Guns On A Train

Washington (AP) -- The Senate voted Wednesday to permit
passengers on the Amtrak passenger railroad to transport
handguns in their checked baggage. The proposal, approved by
a 68-30 vote, seeks to givehandguns in their checked baggage.
The proposal, approved by a 68-30 vote, seeks to give Amtrak
riders rights comparable to those enjoyed by airline passengers,
who are permitted to transport firearms provided that they declare
they are doing so and that the arms are unloaded and in a securely
locked container.